Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) R81 — Question 27

What does the "unknown" SIC status shown on SmartConsole mean?

Answer options

• A. SIC activation key requires a reset
• B. Administrator input the wrong SIC key
• C. The management can contact the Security Gateway but cannot establish Secure Internal Communication
• D. There is no connection between the Security Gateway and Security Management Server

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because an 'unknown' SIC status signifies that there is no established connection between the Security Gateway and the Security Management Server. Options A and B refer to issues with the SIC key, which do not directly relate to the 'unknown' status, while option C describes a partial connection that contradicts the implications of an 'unknown' status.